Kia announces its participation at the 2023 Geneva International Motor Show

Kia announces its participation at the 2023 Geneva International Motor Show

  • A press conference will be held to unveil the all-new Kia EV9 and Kia EV6 all-electric models at the show, showcasing the brand’s vision to become a sustainable mobility solutions provider.
  • Kia will display a total of nine vehicles at the show, including its hybrid models the K8, K5, and Sorento, in addition to the Telluride and Sportage.
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City Walk Unplugged returns with Season 2: University Battle of the Bands

City Walk Unplugged returns with Season 2: University Battle of the Bands

  • Winning band to receive cash prize of AED 20,000, professional music video and exclusive radio interview
  • Judging panel to includes industry experts including from Anghami
  • Submission of entries open from 9 – 31 October, semi-finals on 17 and 18 November; finals on 25 November

Dubai-UAE, 09 October 2023: Following the phenomenal success of its inaugural season, City Walk Unplugged returns for another season in association with Anghami, the leading music and entertainment streaming platform in the MENA region, promising the best of music, talent, and excitement.

Presented by City Walk, the design-inspired lifestyle destination by Merex Investment, the electrifying battle of university bands is set to rock the city as aspiring musicians from universities across the UAE take the stage to battle it out for the top spot. With an impressive array of prizes, celebrity judges, and thrilling performances, City Walk Unplugged Season 2 will amp up the energy for every music lover.

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Luxury beverage retailer Royal Spirit launches concept store in Abu Dhabi

Luxury beverage retailer Royal Spirit launches concept store in Abu Dhabi

Royal Spirit, an innovative premium beverage retailer, is launching a first-of-its-kind concept store, that will offer discerning shoppers a luxury buying experience of a tastefully curated selection of some of the finest beverages from across the globe

October 4th, Abu Dhabi, UAE: Royal Spirit, an innovative premium beverage retailer and a subsidiary of reputed petroleum company D1 Global, is launching its luxury store in Abu Dhabi on October 5th. The concept beverage store, spanning over 3,500 sq ft, is a first-of-its-kind attempt to infuse affordable luxury into the experience of buying beverages. The soft opening will be followed by an official launch event towards the end of October. 

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71 children from around the world receive life-changing gene therapy

71 children from around the world receive life-changing gene therapy

for rare spinal muscle disorders at Medcare Women & Children Hospital

The hospital in Dubai becomes the first private health facility in the GCC offering gene therapy for Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a rare genetic disorder significantly diminishing the patient’s quality of life.

Dubai – October 04, 2023: Medcare Women & Children Hospital (MWCH) in Dubai has successfully treated 71 children suffering from life-threatening Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a disorder affecting the motor neurons, the nerve cells that control voluntary muscle movement, located in the spinal cord. MWCH has emerged as the private health facility in the GCC to offer this life-saving gene treatment through a globally managed access programme for gene therapies.

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Emireum Business Passport set to boost US$22.73 bn FDI into the UAE

As the new UAE Ministry of Investment gets ready, Emireum Business Passport set to boost US$22.73 bn FDI into the UAE

Emireum Business Passport offers a comprehensive business set-up package that comes with a Dh10,000 bonus credit to help new investors maximise gains across various service points, as the UAE intensifies efforts to boost FDI inflow

Date: Dubai, UAE; October 4, 2023

News Highlights

  1. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into the UAE recorded a 10 percent growth to US$22.73 billion – a record high for the country – compared to US$20.66 billion in 2021;
  2. Emireum Business Services Passport customers will receive Dh10,000 worth of credit to support new businesses across essential domains, upon availing a business set-up package from Emireum Business Services;
  3. The service is an overall time-saving, cost-effective, holistic support with expert guidance, compliance and assurance;
  4. The UAE has more than 750,000 active businesses that make up the private sector of the country;
  5. Cost of business license could range from as low as Dh3,500 (US$950) to Dh35,000 (US$9,500) for a General Trade License;
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